A client tells the nurse that she is interested in learning yoga ...

[danielfitts88]

A client tells the nurse that she is interested in learning yoga to help with chronic back and leg pain. Which of the following should the nurse respond to this client?
 
  1. Local organizations have yoga classes and training programs that you could attend.
  2. Yoga is not as good acupuncture.
  3. Tai chi is probably better for you.
  4. Have you considered weight training?

Question 2

While completing an assessment, the nurse learns that the client has been a victim of domestic violence with multiple bruises and a possible fractured arm. Which of the following should the nurse do with this information?
 
  1. Document the assessment findings in the client's medical record.
  2. Report the findings of domestic violence to the appropriate regulatory agency.
  3. Document the assessment findings and have the client moved to a private room.
  4. Notify the physician.

[morrie123456]

Answer to Question 1

1
Nurses can encourage clients to participate in yoga by finding a local organization that has yoga teachers and training programs. This is what the nurse should respond to the client. Yoga has other benefits that acupuncture may not have. The nurse should not encourage the client to utilize one type of mind-body therapy over another. The client did not express an interest in weight training so the nurse should not make that suggestion.

Answer to Question 2

2
Confidentiality is the protection of private information gathered about a client during the provision of health care services. However, the nurse does have the duty to report or disclose information in the event of suspected abuse. The nurse should report the findings of domestic violence to the appropriate regulatory agency. Documenting the assessment findings is important; however, the nurse needs to report these findings. The client does not need to be moved to a private room. Notifying the physician is not sufficient.